Rich Villodas on Political Enmeshment, Sabbath as Resistance & Contemplative Prayer as the Path Forward
09/29/21 • 66 min
When it comes to contemporary teachers of the way of Jesus, Rich Villodas is one of John Mark’s personal favorites. Serving as a pastor in the New York City borough of Queens, Rich and his community are living lives of profound resistance for Jesus in a busy, bustling city. For those of you looking to find a way to follow Jesus that feels more accessible to you as a sometimes distracted, absent-minded human being - this conversation is for you.
If you haven’t heard, John Mark is also launching a new ministry this Fall called Practicing the Way. Through Practicing the Way, John Mark will create beautiful spiritual formation resources and experiences to help you and your church be with Jesus, become like Jesus and to do what he did. To join The Circle, become a pilot church or learn more today, head to practicingtheway.org
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When it comes to contemporary teachers of the way of Jesus, Rich Villodas is one of John Mark’s personal favorites. Serving as a pastor in the New York City borough of Queens, Rich and his community are living lives of profound resistance for Jesus in a busy, bustling city. For those of you looking to find a way to follow Jesus that feels more accessible to you as a sometimes distracted, absent-minded human being - this conversation is for you.
If you haven’t heard, John Mark is also launching a new ministry this Fall called Practicing the Way. Through Practicing the Way, John Mark will create beautiful spiritual formation resources and experiences to help you and your church be with Jesus, become like Jesus and to do what he did. To join The Circle, become a pilot church or learn more today, head to practicingtheway.org
Order Live No Lies today
Free Resource | Soul Care Prayer Rhythms
Visit John Mark's New YouTube Channel
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If you haven’t heard, John Mark is also launching a new ministry this Fall called Practicing the Way. Through Practicing the Way, John Mark will create beautiful spiritual formation resources and experiences to help you and your church be with Jesus, become like Jesus and to do what he did. To join The Circle, become a pilot church or learn more today, head to practicingtheway.org
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